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Year 10 to Year 11
Transition Information
Integrity + Empathy + Optimism + Persistence + Respect + Responsibility
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Course Counselling Timeline
Monday July 16
Year 10 Student Course Selection Presentation - All Year 10 Students shall attend a compulsory
presentation on the Senior Campus which introduces the basics and goes a little further to assist
with compiling a great VCE course.
Wednesday July 18
Parent Course Information Evening and Subject Expo, Senior Campus, Frankston High School,
6.30 – 8.30pm.
Friday July 20
Applications for ‘Accelerated Subjects’ due. Submit to Senior Campus Office prior to 9.00am.
Forms included in this booklet.
Tuesday July 24
Day One Course Counselling – All students and a family member are to attend an appointment
with their allocated Course Counsellor. Appointments will be made via the online booking
system. The appointment booking system shall be open after July 19. Students must have
completed their ‘Career Plan’ (see page 18 of this booklet) before their counselling
appointment.
Thursday July 26
Day Two Course Counselling – All students and a family member are to attend an appointment
with their allocated Course Counsellor. Appointments will be made via the online booking
system. The appointment booking system shall be open after July 19. Students must have
completed their ‘Career Plan’ (see page 18 of this booklet) before their counselling
appointment.
Wednesday August 1
Day Three Course Counselling - All students and a family member are to attend an appointment
with their allocated Course Counsellor. Appointments will be made via the online booking
system. The appointment booking system shall be open after July 19. Students must have
completed their ‘Career Plan’ (see page 18 of this booklet) before their counselling
appointment.
Tuesday August 7
Day Four Course Counselling - All students and a family member are to attend an appointment
with their allocated Course Counsellor. Appointments will be made via the online booking
system. The appointment booking system shall be open after July 19. Students must have
completed their ‘Career Plan’ (see page 18 of this booklet) before their counselling
appointment.
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General Information
School Support Staff
Frankston High School has a Leadership team who oversee all aspects of the Senior School. The
structure of the group is:
Ms Helen Wilson Senior Campus Principal
Mr Simon Cameron Senior Sub School Leader/
Year 12 Coordinator
Ms Ellen D’Ambra Year 11 Coordinator
Ms Nicole Filippou Assistant Year 12 Coordinator
Ms Clare Challenger Assistant Year 11 Coordinator
Mrs Kirsten Bakker Student Wellbeing Coordinator
Mrs Carolyn Walsh Careers Coordinator
Mrs Carolyn McIver VET Coordinator
The Structure of VCE at Frankston High School
In Year 11 all Frankston High School students study six subjects, only one of which is compulsory
and that is English.
In Year 12 all Frankston High School students study five subjects, only one of which is compulsory
and that is English.
A subject (take English for example) at the VCE level is divided up into Four Units.
One Semester = One Unit
In the subject of English, for example….
Year
11
2019 Semester One
Unit One English
2019 Semester Two
Unit Two English
Year
12
2020 Semester One
Unit Three English
2020 Semester Two
Unit Four English
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Unit Three and Unit Four sequences of a subject will gain a student a ‘Study Score’. A ‘Study
Score’ is a score out of 50.
Each Unit Three and Unit Four sequence will gain a ‘Study Score’ out of 50. When combined as
per the example table below, an ATAR can be determined…
Unit 3 and Unit 4 Subject
Sequence.
Raw Study Score for
this subject.
Scaled Study Score
for this subject.
Rules regarding
calculations.
English 31 29 English must be counted
in the Primary 4 subjects
for ATAR calculation.
Subject A 39 33
Subject B 29 33
Subject C 32 28
Subject D 29 27 As the fifth subject this
subject contributes 10% of
its Scaled Score to the
ATAR contribution – 2.7
Subject E 29 27 As the sixth subject this
subject contributes 10% of
its Scaled Score to the
ATAR contribution – 2.7
Subjects are scaled (up or down) depending on the overall performance of the students in that
year.
Aggregate Score = 29 + 33 + 33 + 28 + 2.7 + 2.7 = 128.4
ATAR Score (after conversion via the Aggregate to ATAR table found under ‘reports and
statistics’ on the VTAC website) = 70.90
Some subjects require a student to study the Unit One and Unit Two sequence prior to
undertaking the Unit Three and Unit Four sequence. This is strongly recommended via VCAA and
the Senior Curriculum Guide outlines those subjects for which this recommendation applies.
Some subjects are only available at the Unit One and Unit Two level, therefore valuable for
vocational purposes but not providing a pathway to a Unit Three or Unit Four sequence and
consequent Study Score.
Many Frankston High School students have already begun their VCE journey via undertaking a
Unit One and Unit Two sequence of a study whilst in Year 10. Students must apply to continue to
study that subject beyond Year 10 as it is not simply assumed that they shall continue with the
study. Students who have not studied a Unit One and Two subject in Year 10 are eligible to apply
to study a Unit Three and Four subject in their Year 11 studies. Be sure to submit all documents for
application (see proforma within this booklet) before the specified cut off date as failure to
adhere to the deadline will result in the application being void.
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VET SUBJECTS
There are VCE/VET subjects available in abundance to Year 11 and Year 12 students at
Frankston High School. These subjects run on a yearly schedule, some being two year programs
and a few being one year programs. Many VCE/VET subjects are two year subjects in order for
a student to gain the aligned certificate with the study. An example of this is below –
VCE/VET Furniture Making is a Certificate II in Furniture Making (Pre Apprenticeship) along with
giving a student credit to their ATAR via a Study Score. If a student wishes to gain the full
certificate and the ATAR contribution they must do this subject for two years as this is an industry
based subject that has associated hours of study requirements for full completion.
A student cannot join a VCE/VET course mid-year or in the second year of a two year certificate.
VCE/VET and VET subjects all offer credit to the ATAR either via a Study Score or via Block Credit
(this is calculated using 10 percent of the lowest study score of the primary four subjects which is
then added to the aggregate score - this can be a most useful contribution to a student
program) All subjects, both VCE and VCE/VET are listed and detailed in the Senior Curriculum
Guide (see pg 9 for location of guide).
When considering your course, map it out over the two years of your VCE. See appendix A
page 28 for a template that will assist you with this.
Certificate Title
Block
Credit or
Study
Score
Certificate Title
Block
Credit or
Study
Score
Cert II & III Acting (Screen) Block Credit Cert II & III Business Study Score
Cert II Agriculture (Breeding & Caring of Animals) Block Credit Cert II Community Services Study Score
Cert II Agriculture (Organic Produce & Horticulture) Cert II Dance Study Score
Cert II Animal Studies (Domestic Pets) Block Credit Cert II Engineering Studies Study Score
Cert II Applied Fashion & Design Block Credit Cert II Equine Studies Study Score
Cert II Automotive (Mechanical) Block Credit Cert II Furniture Making Study Score
Cert III in Aviation (Drones & Remote Piloting) TBC Cert II Hospitality (Front of House) Study Score
Cert III in Beauty Services Block Credit Cert II Kitchen Operations (General Cooking/Chef) Study Score
Cert II Build Construction (Carpentry) Block Credit Cert II Kitchen Operations (Patisserie) Study Score
Cert IV Building Design (Residential) Block Credit Cert III Laboratory Skills Study Score
Cert III Digital Games Creation Block Credit Cert III Media (Multimedia) Study Score
Cert III Early Childhood Education & Care Block Credit Cert II & III Music Performance Study Score
Cert II in Electrotechnology Block Credit Cert III Music Sound Production Study Score
Cert III in Events Management Block Credit Cert III Screen & Media Games Design Study Score
Cert III Health Services Assistant Block Credit Cert III Sport & Recreation Study Score
Cert III Interior Decoration (Retail) Block Credit
Cert II in Plumbing TBC
Cert II Tourism Block Credit
Cert II Visual Arts Block Credit
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STRUCTURED WORKPLACE LEARNING RECOGNITION
Structured workplace learning (SWLR) provides an opportunity for students to apply the skills and
knowledge they have learnt in their VCE VET program within an appropriately matched work
place. The learning experiences help students to relate the theoretical information to a real
world work context and develop their employability skills.
Frankston High School students in Year 11 (2019) will be able to undertake this program as part of
their Year 11 course. This program involves students completing a work placement one day per
week. Structured Workplace Learning Recognition will be timetabled, with students completing
pre-placement activities, workplace learning and post placement reflection.
The learning undertaken in a formally structured workplace placement is valid and authentic,
providing students with the connection between theory and application.
Students who meet all the requirements of the SWLR program will be credited with two VCE units
at the Unit 1 & 2 level (equivalent to two semesters of a Year 11 subject). Students must have a
VCE VET course as part of their VCE program to be eligible for SWLR and the work placement
must be connected to the VCE VET course they are completing.
Benefits of SWLR
Better quality placement
Greater alignment to the VCE VET program
Greater care in choice of placement
Employer understands the VCE VET program students are undertaking
Preparation for employment
Documented reflection by the student
Identification of strengths and opportunities
Better understanding of industry career options and pathways
Credit for learning in the workplace
Demonstrates the value of SWL to parents, students and employers
VCE credit at Units 1 and 2
Factors you should take into account when choosing
your subjects –
1. Reflect on your strengths and weaknesses and choose a course that aligns with your
abilities.
2. You must spend considerable time considering what path you would like to take once
you leave Frankston High School. If you are going to move on to University what shall you
study? Does your University study have prerequisites? Are you considering moving from
Frankston High School to vocational learning? If so, what experiences and learning
would benefit you whilst still at Secondary School?
3. Follow your passions – not that of your friends! Consider strongly ‘you’ as this period of
subject selection is all about ‘you’ and ‘your’ academic needs.
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4. Draft out your Year 11 and Year 12 study plan (see appendix A pg.28 for template) so
that you can clearly see not only what your Year 11 shall look like but also what your Year
12 will be like.
Factors you should not take into account when
choosing your subjects –
1. Scaling. You will be more successful in subjects that you are interested in and in which
you have ability than in subjects that you may choose because they are scaled up but
which do not meet your current needs.
2. Choices of friends. You are a VCE student who must learn to be independent and to
‘run your own race’. Be an individual and select the course that suits you the most,
irrelevant of your friend’s choices. You can socialize outside of the classroom, when in
lessons you are there to focus and progress as an individual.
Resources you can utilize –
1. To discover the prerequisites for a Tertiary course you are advised to refer to the VTAC
publication, VICTER 2021. This can be found on the VTAC website at www.vtac.edu.au
by following the very bottom of the front page and finding in small print the word
‘publications’, following that link and then once on the next page selecting ‘resources
for Year 10 and Year 11 students’. Here you will find the VICTER 2021. Students MUST
check this publication for prerequisite requirements of any course they are considering
for their future. There will be a VICTER 2021 lift out in the Herald Sun early in July, watch
your school Compass for reminders from Mrs. Walsh regarding this lift out. Furthermore, on
the fhscareers.com website a copy of the VICTER 2020 can be found and used as a
guide until the VICTER 2021 reaches publication. Upon release it too shall be placed on
the fhscareers.com website.
2. To conduct a brief ‘vocational test’ that may help you to consider the type of industry
you may enjoy working within in the future you are recommended to use the
fhscareers.com ‘interest’ test.
a. To take the ‘interest’ test…
Go to www.fhscareers.com
Select ‘for students’ from the toolbar.
Select ‘student secure area’ from the drop down box.
Register as a user via using your email address and gaining a password. You
must manually enter the password when logging in as copy and paste
methods tend to fail in this system.
Login in as a student user.
Undertake the Career Interest Test.
3. Once you have a little information on your industry suitability and interests, go to the
online Jobguide and investigate the types of jobs that you may find suitable.
To find this site go to http://www.jobguide.thegoodguides.com.au/
You are prepared to ‘search the jobguide’ and can conduct an ‘advanced search’ by
selecting the ‘type of work’ that aligns with your results from your interest test on
fhscareers.com.
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4. Open Days – On Open Day you can visit an institution when it’s at its best. Everyone is
there – academics, lecturers, current students and information officers. More
importantly, you can talk with academics, lecturers and current students about what
certain courses are actually like, and what is required to get into them. You will find a list
of the 2018 Open Days in the appendix.
5. See below the extract from the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) which offers
assistance to students and parents in Year 10 via the VICTER 2021 publication and
Courselink – a tool you can use to map your draft VCE program.
2021
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How to discover more about the subjects on offer at
Frankston High School.
Frankston High School offers a broad range of subjects that combine to make up a VCE
Certificate. We offer VCE subjects, VCE subjects via Distance Education and VCE/VET subjects.
This serves to offer our students the ability to create a program that caters to their academic
and vocational pathways.
Please refer to Pages 10-12 for a list of the subjects on offer at Frankston High School in 2018.
To find out more about each of the subjects there shall be a Subject Expo following a Year 10
Parent Information Presentation on the evening of July 18. This event will be held in the
Presentation Area of the Senior Campus and shall begin at 6.30pm. All students and parents are
strongly encouraged to attend this evening.
More can be read about each of the subjects available via our Senior Curriculum Guide. This
can be found in multiple locations. It can be found on the Frankston High School Careers
Webpage by the following path –
OR – on the Frankston High School webpage by the following path –
The link to the careers website is also found on Compass
under ‘School Favourites’.
Go to www.fhscareers.com
Select ‘Important Information’
Select ‘Frankston High School Course Selection
Information’
Download the Senior Curriculum Guide
Download the FHS VETis Guide
Go to www.fhs.vic.edu.au
Select ‘School Information’
Select ‘Senior School’
Download Senior Curriculum Guide
Download the FHS VETis Guide
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THE SUBJECTS AVAILABLE SUBJECT TITLE
Accounting It is strongly recommended that students complete Units One and Two prior to undertaking Units Three and Four
of this subject.
Acting (Screen) (VET SUBJECT) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Agriculture (Breeding & Caring of Animals) (VET SUBJECT) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Agriculture (Organic Produce & Horticulture) (VET SUBJECT) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Animal Studies (Domestic Pets) (VET SUBJECT) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Applied Fashion & Design (VET SUBJECT) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Art
Automotive – Mechanical (VET SUBJECT) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Aviation – Drones & Remote Piloting (VET SUBJECT) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Beauty Services (VET SUBJECT) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Biology
Building and Construction (Carpentry) (VET SUBJECT) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Building Design (Residential) (VET SUBJECT) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Business Management
Business (VET SUBJECT) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Chemistry It is strongly recommended that students complete Units One and Two prior to undertaking Units Three and Four
of this subject.
Community Services (VET SUBJECT) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Dance (VET SUBJECT) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Digital Games Creation (VET SUBJECT) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Drama
Early Childhood Education and Care (VET Subject) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Engineering (VET SUBJECT) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
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SUBJECT TITLE
Electrotechnology (VET SUBJECT) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
English/English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Environmental Science
Equine Studies (VET SUBJECT) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Events Management (VET SUBJECT) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Food Studies (formally Food and Technology)
French It is strongly recommended that students complete Units One and Two prior to undertaking Units Three and Four
of this subject.
Furniture Making (VET SUBJECT) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Geography
Health Services Assistance (VET SUBJECT) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Health and Human Development
History 20th Century This subject can only be studied at the Unit One and Unit Two level.
History Revolutions This is a subject that can only be selected at the Unit Three and Unit Four level.
Hospitality (Front of House) (VET SUBJECT) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Information Technology - Computing This subject can only be studied at the Unit One and Unit Two level.
Information Technology – Informatics This is a subject that can only be selected at the Unit Three and Unit Four level.
Information Technology – Software Development This is a subject that can only be selected at the Unit Three and Unit Four level.
Interior Decoration (Retail) (VET SUBJECT) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Japanese Second Language It is strongly recommended that students complete Units One and Two prior to undertaking Units Three and Four
of this subject.
Kitchen Operations – General Cooking/ Chef (VET Subject) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Kitchen Operations – Patisserie (VET Subject) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Laboratory Skills (VET Subject) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Languages other than English
Legal Studies
Literature
Mathematics - Foundation This subject can only be studied at the Unit One and Unit Two level.
Mathematics - Further This is a subject that can only be selected at the Unit Three and Unit Four level.
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SUBJECT TITLE
Mathematics - General (Further) This subject can only be studied at the Unit One and Unit Two level.
Mathematical Methods It is strongly recommended that students complete Units One and Two prior to undertaking Units Three and Four
of this subject.
Mathematics - Specialist This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Media It is strongly recommended that students complete Units One and Two prior to undertaking Units Three and Four
of this subject.
Music Performance It is strongly recommended that students complete Units One and Two prior to undertaking Units Three and Four
of this subject.
Music Performance (VET SUBJECT) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Music Sound Production (VET SUBJECT) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Outdoor and Environmental Studies
Physical Education
Physics
It is strongly recommended that students complete Units One and Two prior to undertaking Units Three and Four
of this subject.
Plumbing (VET SUBJECT) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Product Design and Technology
Psychology
Screen & Media – Games Design (VET SUBJECT) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Screen & Media – Multimedia (VET SUBJECT) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Sport and Recreation (VET SUBJECT)
Structured Workplace Learning Recognition - SWLR
Studio Art
Tourism (VET SUBJECT) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Visual Arts (VET SUBJECT) This is a subject that requires a student to undertake and satisfactorily complete Units One and Two prior to
undertaking Units Three and Four.
Visual Communication Design
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Industry Meets VCE
Here you will find a resource that identifies some popular Industry Sectors that
our students at Frankston High School historically have entered post their
secondary education with us. The subjects listed alongside each of the Industry
Sectors are subjects that are either frequent prerequisites or popular choices
due to their relationship to the Industry Sector identified.
This information is presented to you as an aid to see the types of subject
combinations that are popular for students.
It is not prescribed that a student must study the listed subjects should they wish
to enter a certain Industry Sector. Students are able to create their own
program irrelevant of the information presented here. This resource is only
presented with the intention of conveying information that has been collected
over years which may assist you in discovering your own VCE path.
It is imperative that all students use the VICTER Publication applicable to their
Year Level to ensure they meet the prerequisites for their future study.
The VICTER Publication can be found online at www.vtac.edu.au.
Students in Year 10 in 2018 should consult the VICTER 2021 (available from July).
Students in Year 11 in 2018 should consult the VICTER 2020.
Industry Sector Popular Subjects Sample Job Titles Business (A) -Mathematics – Methods
-Mathematics – Specialist
-Accounting
-LOTE (Language Other Than English)
-Business Management
-Economics
Financial Advisor; Actuary;
Accountant; Marketer;
Manager; Banking and Finance
Management.
Business (B) -Mathematics – Further
-Accounting
-Business Management
-LOTE
-VCE VET Business
Administration
-Psychology
Human Resource Manager;
Manager; Accountant; Public
Relations Officer; Marketer.
Community
Services/Education
-Mathematics – Further
-Mathematics – Methods/Specialist (for
those wishing to teach Secondary Maths)
-Health and Human Development
-Psychology
-Legal Studies
Primary School Teacher;
Secondary School Teacher;
Youth Worker; Social Worker;
Disability Officer; Criminal Justice
Worker; Police Officer; Art
Therapist
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-Geography
-Art
-Studio Art
-LOTE
-VCE VET Sport and Recreation
-History
Construction Industry
-Mathematics – Further
-Visual Communication
-Business Management
-VCE VET Business Administration
-VCE VET Building and Construction
-VCE VET Plumbing
-VCE VET Electrical
-VCE VET Engineering
-VCE VET Furniture Making
Carpenter; Builder; Plumber;
Bricklayer; Electrician; Plasterer;
Cabinet Maker.
Design -Visual Communication
-Studio Art
-Art
-Environmental Science
-Geography
-Mathematics – Methods/Further
-VCE VET Furniture Making
-VCE VET Engineering
-VET Residential Drafting
Architect; Landscape Designer;
Draftsperson; Furniture Designer;
Industrial Designer
Environment -Outdoor Education
-Environmental Science
-Geography
-Biology
-Mathematics – Methods/Further
-Chemistry
-VCE VET Laboratory Skills
-VCE VET Conservation and Land
Management
Environmental Scientist;
Environmental Engineer; Urban
and Regional Planner;
Sustainability Manager.
Engineering -Mathematics – Methods
-Physics
-Chemistry
-Mathematics – Specialist
-Environmental Science
-LOTE
-VCE VET Engineering
-VCE VET Furniture Making
Mechanical Engineer; Chemical
Engineer; Environmental
Engineer; Civil Engineer;
Mechatronics Engineer.
Hair and Beauty -Mathematics – Further
-Business Management
-VCE VET Business Administration
-Chemistry
-Studio Art
-Physical Education
-Health and Human Development
-VCE VET Allied Health Services
Hairdresser; Beautician; Dermal
Therapist; Resort and Spa
Manager.
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Health Science (A)
-Mathematics – Methods
-Chemistry
-Biology
-Physics
-Mathematics – Specialist
-Physical Education
-Health and Human Development
-VCE VET Allied Health Services
-Food Technology
-VCE VET Laboratory Skills
Doctor; Optometrist; Dentist;
Physiotherapist; Podiatrist;
Dietician.
Health Science (B) -Mathematics – Further
-Health and Human Development
-Biology
-Chemistry
-Food Technology
-Physical Education
-VCE VET Sport and Recreation
-VCE VET Fitness
-Outdoor Education
-VCE VET Allied Health
Nurse; Occupational Therapist;
Speech Pathologist; Paramedic;
Osteopath; Naturopath;
Midwife; Health Promoter;
Nutritionist.
Hospitality -Mathematics – Further
-Food Technology
-VCE VET Hospitality
-Business Management
-VCE VET Laboratory Skills
-Chemistry
-VCE VET Event Management
-LOTE
Chef; Hotel Manager; Human
Resource Officer; Event
Manager; Tourism Officer; Pastry
Chef; Confectioner; Food
Technologist.
Humanities/Social
Science
-LOTE
-History
-English Literature
-Psychology
-Geography
-Legal Studies
-Media
Lawyer; Archeologist; Historian;
Psychologist; Journalist;
Communications Manager;
Broadcaster; Teacher; Writer;
Translator
Information
Technology and
Communications
-Mathematics – Methods/Further
-Information Technology – -Software
Development
-Information Technology – Applications
-Business Management
-Media
-Visual Communications
Software Developer; IT Security;
Web Designer; IT Manager;
Software Engineer; E-Commerce
Manager; Programmer.
Performing Arts -Drama
-VCE VET Dance
-Music Performance
-VCE VET Music
Actor; Sound Engineer; Theatre
Manager; Teacher; Musician;
Music Therapist; Event Manager.
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-Mathematics – Further
-English Literature
-Media
-Business Management
Psychology/Counselli
ng
Psychology/Counselli
ng cont…
-Psychology
-Legal Studies
-LOTE
-Art
-Studio Art
-Mathematics – Methods/Further
-Biology
-Chemistry
-VCE VET Allied Health
-VCE VET Community Services
-Business Management
Psychologist; Family Counsellor;
Youth Worker; Social Worker;
Police Officer; Human Resource
Manager; Business Manager; Art
Therapist.
Science -Mathematics – Methods/Further
-Physics
-Chemistry
-Mathematics – Specialist
-Environmental Science
-Biology
-Food Technology
-Physical Education
-Outdoor Education
-Health and Human Development
-VCE VET Laboratory Skills
Laboratory Technician; Scientific
Researcher; Food Technologist;
Environmental Scientist;
Engineer; Medical Researcher;
Forensic Scientist; Pharmacist;
Biologist; Geologist; Agricultural
Scientist
Sports Industry -Mathematics – Methods/Further
-Chemistry
-Biology
-Physical Education
-Business Management
-Outdoor Education
-VCE VET Sport and Recreation
-Health and Human Development
-VCE VET Allied Health
-Accounting
-Legal Studies
Sports Marketer; Sports
Manager; Facility Manager;
Exercise Physiologist;
Myotherapist; Physiotherapist.
Visual Arts
-Visual Communications
-Studio Art
-Art
-Product Design and Technology
-Media
-Mathematics – Further
-Food Technology
-Business Management
-VCE VET Hospitality
-VCE VET Event Management
-VCE VET Interactive Digital -Media
Artist; Art Therapist; Gallery
Curator; Art Historian; Event
Management; Graphic
Designer; Photographer; Art
Teacher; Industrial Designer.
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IMPORTANT SUBJECTS FOR TERTIARY STUDY IN
VICTORIA
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How to complete your Career Plan
Please note it is compulsory that this Career Plan is complete prior to
attending your Course Counselling appointment. Failure to have completed
this task will slow down significantly the Course Counselling process for you
and your Parent/Guardian!
Once you have come to
fhscareers.com click on
‘For Students’
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Select the
‘Student’s
Secure Area’
It is strongly recommended that you
change your password right away –
make it a password that you will
remember easily and write it down in
your diary for future reference should you
forget.
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You are now ready to begin your Career
Plan. Select Career Planner and once
you have had a read of this page select
‘get started’.
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How to book your Course Counselling
appointment using Compass
A Guide to Using Compass for Course Counselling
Step 1. Go to the Frankston High School website (www.fhs.vic.edu.au) and click the icon/link that says Compass in
the top right hand corner of the page.
NOTE: Compass is case sensitive.
Step 2. Use your Compass username and password to login.
Step 3. Once logged in you will see your ‘Dashboard’. Hover your mouse over the ‘Community’ icon. Select
‘Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences’
Step 4. You will then be taken to the Conference Booking Home Page. Under Available Events you will see events
you can make a booking for. Click the link for ‘VCE 2018 Course Counselling’.
Step 5. You will then be taken to the ‘My Bookings’ page where you will see the available times.
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Step 6.
A. To make a booking simply click on the date and time you prefer.
B. Click the arrow and select a VCE Course Counsellor. Finally click the button that says Update.
C. The time slot will change to orange. This means that your booking is confirmed.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If a reduced number of counsellors appear in a particular timeslot it
means they are already booked for this time or unavailable. If no counsellors appear
that time slot is fully booked.
Reminder: Online Booking system will not open until July 19 2018
Step 7. Once you have made your booking, you can print them by clicking the
link that says “Print All Bookings” on the right hand side of the page.
Technical Assistance
If you require any assistance or are unable to book interview times online using Compass, please call
Frankston High School on 9783 7955.
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Getting the most out of an Open Day
Most institutional Open Days are held in late July and August (see over the page for Open Day
dates). However, you are more than welcome to contact an institution to arrange a visit any
time.
What happens on an Open Day?
On Open Day you can visit an institution when it’s at its best. Everyone is there – academics,
lecturers, current students and information officers. More importantly, you can talk with
academics, lecturers and current students about what certain courses are actually like, and
what is required to get into them.
Who should attend an Open Day?
Anyone who is considering studying at a tertiary level in the next few years should
attend.
Why should you attend an Open Day?
Apart from the opportunity to obtain course information there are many other reasons why attending an Open Day is a good idea:
You are going to feel more comfortable arriving at a university or TAFE institute on the first
day of classes if you have been there before.
What is really involved in the course or courses you are interested in?
If you have to move away from home, where are you going to live?
Will you be happier studying in a large metropolitan institution or a smaller, perhaps rural
institution?
What does the place ‘feel’ like? Is it a bustling environment with lots of activity or a quieter,
more relaxed campus set in landscaped grounds?
How are you going to get there? Is it close to public transport or should you start saving now
for a car?
If you don’t know the answers to any of these questions, then you should attend an Open Day!
How to make the best of Open Days
To make your Open Day visits fun and informative, here are some pointers:
Write down a list of questions you would like to ask about particular courses
Be there early. Crowds tend to develop as the day progresses
On arrival, get a map from a central point and ask for directions to the relevant faculties or
schools
Ask questions!
Don’t spend the day collecting printed information only. Use the opportunity to speak
directly with academics before applications close
Introduce yourself to selection officers if you feel it is appropriate, but don’t be pushy
Check out the residential colleges, if available. After all, it is you that will be living there.
Walk around the campus. Have a good look! See what sporting facilities and other services
are available.
Enjoy the visit!
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Not everyone can attend every Open Day and various Institutions hold their Open Days on the
same date! If you can’t attend an Open Day and you are interested in a particular institution,
you may visit at other times. If you wish to speak to a particular person, it is essential to make an
appointment first.
This information was correct at the time of publication. Students are encouraged to confirm times themselves.
Addresses of tertiary institutions are available via VTAC on www.vtac.edu.au or by ringing the institution directly or
visiting their website.
Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 are encouraged to go along to Open Days JB TKS
Where to from here…
1. Reflect on your strengths and weaknesses, interests and values.
2. Consider your career path and make a plan. Please complete the Career Plan
online task (see instructions on page 18 of this booklet).
3. Check for possible prerequisites that you may need to include in your VCE
program. Remember to do this you refer to the VICTER 2021.
4. Investigate all of the subjects available to you via the Senior School Curriculum
Guide.
5. Use the provided template to write down your VCE program. Bring this to your
Course Counselling Appointment.
6. Attend the July 18 Parent Information Evening to learn as much as you can and
to finalise your choice of subjects.
7. Book your Course Counselling Appointment online on or after July 19. Instructions
included in this booklet on pg.21.
8. Submit your application to study an accelerated VCE subject to the Senior
Campus Office by 9am Friday July 20.
9. Attend your Course Counselling Appointment with a Parent/Guardian.
Remember to have completed your Career Plan online (see instructions in this
booklet pg 18) prior to attendance.
You must bring the following to your appointment –
Your draft course on your template.
The completed ‘expression of interest to study a VET subject’ form (only
if you are wishing to select a VET subject)
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Appendix A
VCE Course Template Career Goal:_______________________________________________
Prerequisite Subject(s):______________________________________
2019
Semester
One
English
Semester
Two
English
2020
Semester
One
English
Semester
Two
English
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Expression of Interest to Undertake a Unit 3/4 VCE Study
It is important to note that students are not guaranteed a position in their subject of choice
when selecting to accelerate. A number of criteria are used for selection into a Unit 3/4 study.
The submission of this form must occur prior to 9am on Friday July 20. Please submit to the
Senior Campus Office.
Please be aware that your Semester 1, Year 10 report shall be reviewed in conjunction with this
application.
Student’s Name: ____________________________________________________
Reasons why you would like to undertake a Unit 3/4 study.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Nominated Studies (in preference order)
1. ______________________
2. ______________________
3. ______________________
Did you study a Unit 1/2 sequence in Year 10? Yes/No
If Yes, state the title of the subject you studied.
__________________________________
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Expression of Interest to incorporate a VET study into my Senior
School Program
Please submit this form to your Course Counsellor on the day of your Individual
Course Counselling Appointment. This form does not guarantee a placement in a VET
subject.
Student Name _______________________________
Please list the VET course you would like to undertake as your first option and place any
other VET courses that you are prepared to study as a part of your Senior School
program as second and third options. It is acceptable to only list one course should
there be only one VET course that you are wishing to study.
1. ______________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________
Parent/Guardian signature ________________________
Further enquiries should be directed to Carolyn McIver, VET Coordinator of Frankston
High School. [email protected]